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Gemini Robotics 2

Google DeepMind's second-generation VLA for robotics, released July 2026. First model to control a humanoid's legs, torso, arms, and hands under a single policy. Includes GR-ER 2.0 reasoning model with agentic 'think-before-acting' loop. Research partners include Apptronik and Boston Dynamics.

Foundation model · Maturity: Pilot · Closed

Machine-readable surfaces

Architecture

Gemini 2.0-based VLA with embodied reasoning, whole-body loco-manipulation, on-device variant

Key facts

Gemini Robotics 2 lineup (primary DeepMind)
Google DeepMind's July 30 2026 post introduces Gemini Robotics 2 as three models: Gemini Robotics 2 (VLA for motor control of full humanoids and bi-arm robots), Gemini Robotics ER 2 (embodied reasoning VLM for multi-step planning and multi-robot collaboration), and Gemini Robotics On-Device 2 (efficient local VLA). ER 2 is available on Google AI Studio and in private preview on Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform; VLA and On-Device models are early-access for partners (Google DeepMind)
Whole-body demos and partners (primary DeepMind)
The post says Gemini Robotics 2 can control entire humanoids (example: Apptronik Apollo 2 putting a watering can on a bottom shelf), five-fingered SharpaWave hands, and Franka Duo grippers, and that On-Device 2 can adapt to new bi-arm embodiments in a few hours with typically fewer than 200 examples. Partners thanked include Apptronik, Boston Dynamics, and Agile Robots. Treat demo success rates as author-reported research results (Google DeepMind)
Three-model robotics lineup
Google DeepMind describes Gemini Robotics 2 as a lineup spanning a VLA for motor control, an embodied-reasoning model for planning and collaboration, and an on-device VLA optimized for local robotic execution (Gemini Robotics 2).
Whole-body control
Google DeepMind says the Gemini Robotics 2 VLA can control robots ranging from tabletop systems to full humanoids, including whole-body movement from feet to fingertips and dexterous hand and gripper actions (Gemini Robotics 2 VLA).
Embodied reasoning distribution
Google DeepMind's model card describes Gemini Robotics ER 2 as a vision-language model for spatial, temporal, and physical reasoning, tool orchestration, and success detection for physical agents. It lists Google AI Studio and the Gemini API as distribution channels (Gemini Robotics ER 2 model card).
Gemini Robotics 2 whole-body intelligence announcement (DeepMind)
Google DeepMind announced Gemini Robotics 2 as bringing whole-body intelligence to robots, describing models for advanced dexterity and multi-robot collaboration, with Gemini Robotics ER 2 framed for broader developer access and other variants for early-access partners. Treat availability and capability claims as company-stated (Google DeepMind).
Embodied reasoning and on-device framing (DeepMind blog)
DeepMind's Gemini Robotics 2 materials distinguish embodied-reasoning and on-device pathways for robot control research and partner deployments. Treat product-split claims as company-stated (Google DeepMind).

Developed by (1)

Common questions

What is Gemini Robotics 2?
Google DeepMind's second-generation VLA for robotics, released July 2026. First model to control a humanoid's legs, torso, arms, and hands under a single policy. Includes GR-ER 2.0 reasoning model with agentic 'think-before-acting' loop. Research partners include Apptronik and Boston Dynamics.
Who developed Gemini Robotics 2?
Gemini Robotics 2 is credited to Google DeepMind on the DEPLOY registry. Each developer attribution is verified via primary sources.
Is Gemini Robotics 2 open source?
No. Gemini Robotics 2 is recorded as proprietary on the DEPLOY registry. Model weights and source are not publicly available.
What type of AI is Gemini Robotics 2?
Gemini Robotics 2 is a foundation model, built on a Gemini 2.0-based VLA with embodied reasoning, whole-body loco-manipulation, on-device variant architecture on the DEPLOY registry.
What is Gemini Robotics 2's maturity stage?
Gemini Robotics 2 is at the pilot stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder. Pilot stage means at least one named-customer trial deployment is verified.
Which robots run on Gemini Robotics 2?
No robot models on the DEPLOY registry are recorded as running Gemini Robotics 2. DEPLOY wires brain-to-model connections only when the wiring is verifiable from primary sources; absence may reflect pre-deployment or unverified manufacturer claims.

Sources (3)

  1. https://deepmind.google/blog/gemini-robotics-2-brings-whole-body-intelligence-to-robots/
  2. https://deepmind.google/models/gemini-robotics/vla/
  3. https://deepmind.google/models/model-cards/gemini-robotics-er-2/
Methodology: Verified · 3 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-10-09

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-10-09

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: pilot

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3
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The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.

Methodology surface for Gemini Robotics 2.

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